S4 E10, Megan McGill - CEO at Brenig Therapeutics

Megan McGill | Leadership, Credibility & Persistence in BiotechCEO, Brenig TherapeuticsWhat does it really take to build credibility as a leader in biotech?In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I sit down with Megan McGill, CEO of Brenig Therapeutics, to talk about leadership, persistence, and the realities women still face when building careers in the life sciences industry.Megan shares her journey into biotech leadership and what it takes to step into the CEO role in a competitive and evolving sector.One part of our conversation that really stood out was Megan’s honesty about something many women quietly experience: sometimes you have to outperform everyone else just to be taken seriously.We talk about the importance of credentials, preparation, and resilience, and why continuing to push forward matters, even when the room isn’t designed with you in mind.This conversation is an honest look at leadership, credibility, and the persistence required to succeed in biotech.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:45 Megan’s career journey into biotech07:30 Moving into leadership roles13:10 The reality of credibility and gender bias18:20 Why credentials matter in leadership24:15 Advice for women building careers in biotech29:40 Leadership lessons as CEO of Brenig Therapeutics34:30 Final advice for the next generation🎙️ She Leads Biotech celebrates the journeys of women shaping the future of life sciences.Subscribe for more conversations with biotech leaders, founders, and innovators.#SheLeadsBiotech #MeganMcGill #BrenigTherapeutics #BiotechLeadership #WomenInBiotech #WomenInScience #LifeSciences